YOUNGSTER Sheldon Davies has been handed an extended spell in Birmingham’s National League side.

The 17-year-old made his third-tier debut in a guest appearance for the Brummies at Buxton last Sunday where he scored 7+1.

The Perry Barr club have been seeking to fill a gap at reserve after Layne Cupitt recently announced his intention to take a break from the sport.

Brummies manager Laurence Rogers said: “Sheldon is someone I’ve known for a few years now through the training schools and things like that and Sunday was a fine example of the impressive strides he’s making in the sport.

“To come in at such short notice and score seven paid eight was unbelievable and he deserves a lot of credit.

“We just want him to come into the team, enjoy himself again with no pressure on him whatsoever and it’s a great chance to develop his experience.”